Why the gender wealth gap is still so stubborn, and what it means for women's well-being
Inequality in wealth between men and women has not always received the same attention as similar disparities in employment and earnings. This is perhaps because wealth—things like property, savings and investments—is seen as a private matter. This issue has become known as the "gender wealth gap" an...
March 20, 2026142 views
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Inequality in wealth between men and women has not always received the same attention as similar disparities in employment and earnings. This is perhaps because wealth—things like property, savings and investments—is seen as a private matter. This issue has become known as the "gender wealth gap" and it is a damaging and persistent feature of the economy.
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